Family waits for answers as SIU investigates shooting

Peterborough This Week

(KAWARTHA LAKES) The mother of a man killed in a police shooting near Kirkfield last week says the family is “shocked and devastated” while they wait for answers.
Anthony Parro, 41 died during an incident with Kawartha Lakes OPP on Kirkfield Road last Thursday (Feb. 7).
The Province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing its investigation into what happened. Spokesperson Monica Hudon said the agency seldom releases details of an incident until the investigation is completed.
On Monday, (Feb. 11) Mr. Parro’s mother, Diane, was pressed for time while making funeral arrangements for her son. But, she told This Week the family has not yet been given details as to how and why he died.
“We’re in shock...we’re all devastated,” she said, adding that her son, a father of two, was “a great dad, a great son and a great uncle.”
So far, the SIU has confirmed that about 3:50 p.m. on Thursday, OPP were investigating a vehicle when a police cruiser and a civilian vehicle collided, and the OPP officer discharged his gun.
SIU say the driver fled on foot but was found dead a short time later.
On Thursday evening, OPP said police had responded to a complaint of a vehicle driving erratically and located it on Glenarm Road. Police tried to stop the vehicle as it turned onto Kirkfield Road. According to police, the male driver then became involved in an altercation with police, resulting in an officer discharging his pistol and fatally injuring the man.
Five SIU investigators and two forensic investigators have been put on the case. Anyone with information is asked to call the lead investigator at: 416-622-1872 or 1-800-787-8529 ext. 1872.
Kirkfield Road remained closed between Glenarm and Palestine roads until 6:30 p.m. Monday for the investigation.
Visitation for Mr. Parro will be held at the Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Memorial donations to the Brain Injury Foundation would be appreciated.